Demonstration of the rope climbing technique by the instructor:
- For the S-wrap technique, grab the rope as high up as possible with your hands (close together), keeping the rope between your thighs. Now wrap the rope around the weak leg. The rope practically runs once around the calf and finally over the foot further down (S-shape). With the other (strong) foot, step on the rope that has been placed on the weak foot and lock it. Support yourself with the tips of your toes to grab the rope again with your hands (one after the other), preferably at the highest point. Now let go of the rope with the foot clamp grip and pull your legs upwards so that your knees and elbows are almost at the same height. You can then lock the rope again with your feet as described above.
- For the J-hook technique, you stand next to the rope at the start. Here too, you then grab the rope as high as possible. Your hands are close together to stabilise your entire body. Now pull your leg up to your chest with the rope running to the left of your body. With your right foot, grab the rope under your left foot and place it on your left foot to secure it. This creates an angle of over 90 degrees in the rope (J-shape). Once the rope is fixed to the foot, reach up again with your hands one at a time and the process starts all over again (you can switch sides).
